Head of IT Infrastructure Workplace

Deine Rolle im Team

• Develop and execute the IT Infrastructure, endpoint, workplace, and IT security strategy in alignment with the global IT vision and realize IT operations according to the demanded SLAs and quality.
• Ensure strategic and tactical IT management that supports LAT Nitrogen Group's business objectives, fostering effective and efficient IT services and systems.
• Translate overall IT strategies into actionable annual plans, managing projects and operational activities to achieve these plans, ensuring the effective management of OPEX and CAPEX.
• Drive the effective management of budgets and resources within the IT domain, including cost tracking, forecasting, and budget preparation.
• Oversee license and vendor management for non-SAP business applications, ensuring optimal performance and compliance with all relevant regulations and standards (e.g., ISO, GDPR).
• Lead information security and risk management efforts, developing policies and practices that protect our data and systems without compromising agility or innovation.
• Build and sustain professional relationships with internal stakeholders and strategic external service providers to enhance IT service delivery.
• Make final decisions on IT infrastructure solutions and play a key role in various advisory boards to evaluate and authorize changes and new demands.
• Lead, inspire, and develop a diverse team of IT professionals and external service managers. Promote a culture of excellence, agility, and continuous improvement within the team.

Technologien und Skills

• SAP

Unsere Erwartungen an dich:

Qualifikationen

• Comprehensive knowledge of IT infrastructure topics, standards, best practices, and risk management.
• Fluency in English, with excellent analytical, strategic, and communication skills. Language skills in German and French are beneficial.
• A strong leadership presence, capable of fostering a culture of continuous improvement and innovation.
• Flexibility and the capacity to manage ambiguity effectively.
• Exceptional implementation skills with a strong orientation towards customer service and quality.
• A hands-on approach, coupled with strong interpersonal skills and a team-player attitude.
• Proficiency in project management, including agility in managing projects within an Agile context.
• Creativity and open-mindedness with a keen insight into market trends, competition, system usage, and digitalization.

Erfahrung

• 5-10 years of leadership experience in IT infrastructure within a manufacturing context (chemical industry experience is a plus), a total of 10-15 years of experience in IT.
• Proven experience in multi-provider management and SLA management.
• Experience working in a matrix organization and multinational company.

Ausbildung

• A university degree in Informatics or a related field, or equivalent experience.